tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969572709836208987.post398197891361905150..comments2015-04-15T19:54:19.506-06:00Comments on Rockies Review - A Colorado Rockies Blog: Colorado Rockies win in extra innings as Brett Anderson shows his talentDavid Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389477136539863564noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969572709836208987.post-59315359744069465492014-08-01T20:30:01.411-06:002014-08-01T20:30:01.411-06:00D.Martin - &quot;While Anderson has a multi-page i...D.Martin - &quot;While Anderson has a multi-page injury history, it was still a great [trade] for ... Anderson who has legitimate top of the rotation stuff. ... The good news for the Rockies is that it seems that they are content on pulling the trigger on Anderson&#39;s [$12mil?] option season in 2015.&quot;<br /><br />Re - Such praise of Anderson is expected from the Rockies propaganda machine and reporters trying to stay cozy, but I&#39;m surprised to read it here.<br /><br />I could list all Anderson&#39;s issues and shortcomings, but instead point out the Yankees stated they weren&#39;t interested in trading for &quot;mid-level arms&quot; like Anderson when asked. Yep, Rockies&#39; FO seems excited about a $12mil middle/back-of-the-rotation arm. Horray!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969572709836208987.post-1226099485126689062014-07-31T19:31:59.812-06:002014-07-31T19:31:59.812-06:00D.Martin - &quot;Anderson went seven strong inning...D.Martin - &quot;Anderson went seven strong innings on Wednesday night. ... the lefty gave up only two runs. He did allow 11 hits, but he worked his way out of the jam by striking out nine without allowing a walk.&quot;<br /><br />Re - Against the 2nd-worst team in the NL (go Roxs!) 11H in 7IP and needing multiple double plays to avoid a blowout is terrible. The Ks and ERA are nice, but it could just as easily be said he got knocked around by a AAAA offense.<br /><br />In other news, the Cubs traded their two-best pitchers earlier this month to rebuild for 2015. Yet, they&#39;re still better than the Roxs and already preparing for next season. The Roxs, meanwhile, can&#39;t hit nor pitch past that AAAA club and plan to stand pat and do it all over again next season. When do &#39;15 tickets go on sale? I can hardly wait.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969572709836208987.post-92191295007122242782014-07-31T14:19:21.349-06:002014-07-31T14:19:21.349-06:00Doing nothing to improve a poor product is like a ...Doing nothing to improve a poor product is like a 400 pound man continuing to eat the same food and hoping the next burger he eats has less calories and fat than the last one he ate with the hopes that he will eventually lose 200 pounds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969572709836208987.post-77497473095246794842014-07-31T14:17:08.392-06:002014-07-31T14:17:08.392-06:00As I suspected. Absolutely NO MOVES. They could ...As I suspected. Absolutely NO MOVES. They could have at least traded or released Dinger. I guess their plan is to hope injuries are banned in the league next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1969572709836208987.post-27948725308222734622014-07-31T09:36:29.441-06:002014-07-31T09:36:29.441-06:00As a frustrated fan I am tired of the &#39;Wait un...As a frustrated fan I am tired of the &#39;Wait until next year&#39; routine that goes on every year. I am tired of hearing about how great the farm system is. None of that matters come June every season when the Rockies take their typical dive. There is no depth and there is no pitching. DLR and Anderson have had good seasons thus far and DLR is the best the Rockies have. Put those two on the Giants, Dodgers, Braves, Tigers. They are #3 or #4 guys at best. The Rockies have no true ace. No guy that scares the hell out of the opposition. They have no bullpen (gee, ya think so?). They do not have one guy in the lineup right now that teams game plan for. No one guy that could be subject to an intentional walk at any time given the situation. <br /><br />I want to see some big names traded today. I want a total rebuild. I have a strong suspicion that nothing happens today, which would be more of the same from years passed. So we will get a repeat of the last 5 years.<br /><br />The Rockies may win 80 games next year and everyone will feel HOPEful of good things to come next season. Then next season comes and they win 65 games but we&#39;ll hear about injuries and how the farm systems has guys that are a year away. What they have isn&#39;t THAT special...now and in the future. There isn&#39;t one guy on the big league club or in the farm system that should be untouchable. When you have a history of losing you have to do something to change the culture. Blow this thing up and start fresh. The worst that can happen is another losing season...but we already have that so you aren&#39;t risking much. Only the chance at winning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com